Z55 AutoRide ?'s (shocks)
08-06-2007, 11:55 PM
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Z55 AutoRide ?'s (shocks)
Just got an o1 Tahoe LT with the AutoRide (Z55) suspension. I really want to replace the factory shocks(they still have the Delphi stickers on them) With some new shocks,on the front at least. My ?,Can I run standard shocks,like a Bilstein? Don't wanna drop $300 per shock. I can just plug the airlines on the front,if there are any. Plus I have 22's,going to 20's tho, and I thought Bilstein's would be a good shock to help control the weight of the bigger rubber/wheels. if this is like the older gm self leveling stuff,you can run standerd shocks,but loose the leveling effect,wich doesn't matter,I don't tow a large trailer anyway. thanks
08-08-2007, 10:35 PM
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TTT... Anyone have any shock preferences. Leaning towards factory Z71 Bilsteins. What shock helps with the higher unsprung weight of 20's? thanks
08-09-2007, 08:46 AM
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If the Z55 package uses the same shocks as the FW1 package then you can't use another shock. The lower bracket on the front shocks is U-shaped instead of round. I looked at most aftermarket shocks and couldn't find a shock to fit without replacing the lower arms from a "normal" truck. Finally went with Monroes which are a little better than stock but ALOT better than the dead stockers I had.
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